Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

The Opportunity:

The Human Resources Generalist provides a variety of support with human resource processes within Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. This role provides support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry and special projects to support the HR Operations. The position is located in our Houston, TX corporate headquarters.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responsibilities:

• Processes changes in ADP, new hires, pay changes, promotions, terminations, etc.

• Coordinates with HR team to administer and support onboarding process. Includes reviewing and recording all documents and creating/maintaining electronic personnel files

• Manages the employment verification third party vendor

• Responds to unemployment claims

• Coordinates & schedules employee's physical, functional exams and drug screening and log all results

• Conducts employee exit interviews

• Compiles and analyze data for bid requests

• Audits ADP entries, create payrules

• Maintains job description library

• Performs workplace investigations

• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed

• Processes general HR invoices

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations

• Responds to various calls and emails received from the project sites

• Assists with various HR projects

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in human resources or related field

• 1-3 years experience in the Human Resources field

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a plus)

• Experience and working knowledge of ADP preferred

• Initiative, excellent organizational skills, the ability to work within a team and to work independently, managing multiple priorities simultaneously

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive employee information

• Flexible, ability to execute well in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations within all levels of the organization

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus program.

• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.

• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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